noun
Meaning 1
The characteristic of being considerate.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
considerateness
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/kənˈsɪdərətnɪs/
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noun
Meaning 2
kind and considerate regard for others
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- he showed no consideration for her feelings
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: consideration, thoughtfulness
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: kindness
Narrower terms: attentiveness, tact, tactfulness
History
Etymology
Etymology tree English considerate Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English considerateness From considerate + -ness.